Variety (Jan 1906)

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VARIETY. HE SANG. Harry Dunham, a song popularizer, otherwise known as a "plugger" for a music publisher, is always alert in the Interest of his employer. Wending his way homeward one evening this week, he had occasion to pass Terrace Gar- den. Noticing an acquaintance at the door, he inquired what was going on. Upon being informed that a ball was in the height of its festivities, Harry suggested how apropos a certain song he was humming would be if sung from the balcony of the ball room as only he could sing it. The suggestion found ready ac- quiescence and Harry toddled up the stairs, with a picture of himself telling the "boss'* how "he took a chance." The song sounded first class, but the couples continued dancing, without even cast- ing a glance at poor Dunham up above. Harry sang it again, with the same re- sult. "That song must be a dead one Fure," mused the disappointed vocalist as he meandered down the stairs to where his friend was waiting. "What's the matter with that bunch?" asked Har- ry. "Don't they want to hear a good song?' "They would give everything they possessed,'" replied the joker. "It's the ball of the deaf mutes." LILLIAN RUSSELL IN BERLIN. Private advices received here say that since I^illian Russell, who recently sailed for the other side, arrived there, she has contracted to appear at the leading mu- sic hall in Berlin for a salary of 30,000 marks monthly (about $2,000 weekly). RIGID "TIM" M'MAHON. Last week Tim McMahon was obliged to substitute his wife (Miss Chappelle) as interlocutor in the Minstrel Maids, as one of the girls in the act requested permfssion to sup with a friend, to which Mr. McMahon refused consent on the ground that as all his girls are placed under his protecting wing, he wanted further details. The young lady pouted and said she would have the dinner anyway, which she did—at the cost of her position. Harry Siars. the illusionist, rises to remark that he has an attraction in the form of an illusion somewhat different, which all New York will soon be talk- ing about. Further he sayeth not. La Clair and West produced their new act. "A i:)rop Into Society." at the Casto Theatre, Fall River, Mass., week of Jan. 8, with success. They are booked until May 28. with return dates at Pastor's and the Howard, Boston. Emma Cams sang a new song, having a well writen lyric, last Sunday night at Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theatre for the first time. Selbern. a woman bicyclist with claims i(' beauty in addition to the riding, is ono of the acts to be brought over this Hummer for the Victoria Roof. The Japanese tea servers at Proctor's Fifty-eighth Street have l)ecome very popular with the women auditors, who now have their tea during intermission in a home-like fashion. Next week the <:ups. saucers and spoons will have com- bination locks. NAILING THE LID. Toledo, O., Jan. 15. Another nail was put In the lid Sun- day, when manager and members of a burlesque company were arrested after the afternoon and evening performances. They were freed each time by the man- ager giving two $250 bonds and each of the company two $50 bonds to guarantee their appearance in police court. The warrants were sworn out by the Rev. O. S. Shelbourne, president of the Minis- ters' Union. SHEEDY'S NEW COUSINS. "Large or small families furnished" was a favorite vaudeville gag some years ago, but William Grossman is seriously considering adding the line to his legal card. Some time ago an uncle of M. S. Sheedy died. The manager did not like the executor, and appealed to Grossman. The lawyer discovered evidence upon which to bring suit, and the trial was pending when the executor died. Through Grossman's efforts the estate, whch had been reported at $10,000, was brought up to $40,000. During the trial Grossman found ten new cousins for Mr. Sheedy, bringing the number of heirs up to twenty-three. Many of these were introduced to each other by Grossman, having been unaware of the existence of these other relatives. Grossman thinks he can find a few more over in Ireland if the present supply is not sufficient. COMPETE WITH POLL It has been persistently rumored about Waterbury during the past week that Jennings and Graves of Hartford were to enter the vaudeville field there, giving a three days bill each week at the Audi- torium. This firm already controls this house for Sunday evening moving pic- ture shows through the winter and for this reason the rumor they are to play three night vaudeville dates is looked on as i)rol)able. Those who are interested in the project are keeping silent and refuse to affirm or dony the rumors. It ^ts^atd^ this hou.«!t* win beTnin by the firm in conjunction vifh their theatres in Hartford"-and N"V\ Britain. Alfred Glinseretta. one of the De Cama family of acrobats, is the hai)py father of an eight-i)ound girl, which ar- rived the past week at the winter home, near North Bend, Ghia.'^ It is said that H. H. Feil)er offered R. A. Roberts $500 a week over the Keith circuit at a ten per cent, commission. Mr. Rol)erts' answer was that he would never pay ten per cent., but would play the Keith houses for $1,000 each week that he was wanted. William T. Grover has been approach- ed by E. F. Albee with a view of having Mr. (irover book the Imperial and Am- phion through the Keith booking offices. l'l)on Mr. Albee being told that he (Mr. Grover) did not care to confine himself to the acts of one office. Albee said the Keith people would soon be bookini; from all agents. Irene Lee. better known as "The Girl in Trousers. " will shortly make her ap- pearance at Ke<Miey*s Theatre in Brook- lyn. REN SHIELDS FELT GOOD. After the opening performance of "Forty-five Minutes from Broadway," at the New Amsterdam, about one hundred and fifty notables assembled at the Ho- tel Astor for mutual greetings and other good things. Ren Shields was duly re- quested to favor the hotel with l^is pres- ence, and arriving late, was refused ad- mittance. That difficulty was overcome, and upon arriving in the banquet hall he was unanimously elected chairman. A great many present had heard of "Ren" but had never seen him in a funny mood. When they saw and heard him at one and the same time they voted him the most humorous impromptu per- son ever. George Ade fell off a chair laughing, while Corse Payton brushed the tears away even while his $700 fur- lined coat was in imminent danger of destruction. CHARLOTTE WALKER'S SKETCH. The following "Personal" appeared in a daily paper this week: KinvlN V\ OLJ<'F. who read sketch to Charlotte Walker, Amaterdam Th«iatri-, address SKETCH, Il»(> Herald. it may i)orten(i that Miss Walker, who is now with "As Ye Sow," and was for- merly James K. Hackett's leading lady, has vaudeville aspirations or why the "sketch?" That word always is closely associated with the continuous. , 12—1=;=11. The Twelve Navajo Girls, who played at Hathaway's week before last were temporarily reduced to eleven by the in-' trusion of romance. One of the members, Miss Alice Banks, was married in this city on the Sunday which began the en- gagement, to George R. Crapo, assistant paymaster in the United States navy, Mr. Crapo leaves his bride to sail for South America on the U. S. S. Yankton, but will return in May. He met Miss Banks at a ball given by Admiral Evans on 'ooard the Yankton during the recent visit of Prince Louis of Battenberg. Mrs. Crapo resumed her place on the stage during the latter part of the week, - The three Constantine Sisters were put in "The Vanderbilt Cup" at the Broadway this week to do their cham- pagne dance. George Fuller Golden, who is at Sara- nac Lake, has improved wonderfully in health since arriving, and will shortly return, resuming his vaudeville tour. The Pantzcr Brothers, a team of for- eign head balancers, who were expected to play Hammerstein's Roof this coming summer, have had a disagreement on the other side, and it is doubtful if the engagement will be fulfilled. Julian Eltinge's voice failed him early in the week at Providence, l)ut he con- tinued after much persuasion. He is under a physician's care. Down at Proctoi's Twenty-third Street Theatre, where only bare brick walls sur- round the artists in the dressing rooms, a sign reads in each: "Don't drive nails." NELLA BERGEN BARRED. Nella Bergen and "Mugsy McGraw," with a maid, arrived in Detroit re- cently to fill a vaudeville date. "Mugsy" and Miss Bergen are great chums, the namesake of the famous man- ager of the New York baseball team be- ing a jiarticular canine pet of both the lady and her husband, DeWolf Hopper, the "fan," whose admiration for the managerial qualities of McGraw caused the poodle to be burdened with the name, but that is anotlier story. Miss Bergen had heard of the CadtUac Hotel in the Michigan city and decided io avail herself of its hospitality while there. The clerk was exceedingly affable when he read the name on the register, and didn't object to the maid, but he heard a yelp. Looking over the desk the dog was discovered. A frostiness chilled the steam radiators, and net one key to a single or double room could be found. Should the "pet for years" be huddled in a private cell or at a dog sanitarium, or should he or she travel with he's or she's mistress? Travel was tiie answer, so the St. Clair was tried with the same result. Miss Bergen declined to be dis- couraged. All day Sunday she tramped the streets with her dog and maid look- ing for a hospitable hostelry which wasn't too curious. At last, weary and worn, she returned to the Cadillac for a resting spell, when the proprietor's wife spied the dog, and presto, "The cute thing; certainly," and the haven was reached at last at the point of beginni'ng. MAY GO ABROAD. Fanny Rice is booked up solid until April 9, and is in negotiation with for- eign managers for a trip across the pond to follow In May. The state of her little daughter's health may cause her to abandon the Idea, however, as on her last visit abroad, some four years ago, the child could not stand the climate. The little one Is rapidly recovering from the after effects of the operation performed a couple of weeks ago and as soon as this care is taken from her mind Miss Rice will put on a new specialty retaining the present Idea but offering new figures. \^ The four Bards in their acrobatic act, will open at Keith's Portland house on Monday, their first appearance since re- turning from FJurope. Stewart Lithgow, a Cincinnati theat- rical booking agent, who sued the Her- bert Amusement Company and George W. Herl)ert for $195. claimed on a con- tract, was awarded $75. Sam Devere. the veteran proprietor of l)urlesque attractions, is recovering from an illness that for a time threatened his life. Devere has been In harness for a number of years and has amassed a (com- fortable fortune. He is building a home near Parkville. L. I., where it is reported lie contemplates settling down for a well famed rest. In case he follows out his pre.sent i)lans Devere has retired from active managfiiH'Tit or will do so at the end of this season. Bessie Clayton is going, if she has not gone, to Berlin for an engagement In the Wlntergarten there. Henri French has left Feinberg's rei>- ortoire rompany. of which he was the sp»'( ial at t? act ion, and will return to vaMdoville,